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    "id": 1014388,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nominated, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Prof.) Jacqueline Oduol",
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        "legal_name": "Jacquiline Adhiambo Oduol",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. At the outset, I would like to thank the Committee on Implementation for tabling very clear and actionable issues. I note in particular that in the recommendations, the Committee is seeking a clear legislative framework. The nature of this Committee is to follow-up on the resolutions that are passed by the House and ensure that they are put into action. We should establish a monitoring and evaluation unit or office that is domiciled in Parliament and would serve the same purpose as the Parliamentary Budget Office. That is because it would allow the Committee to not only follow-up, but also link up in a manner that is strategic and workable. Secondly, at times, resolutions that are passed in this House are not in line with Government policies. It would be useful to verify because the role of this House, as we pass resolutions, is to provide direction not only in terms of legislation, but also oversight. It is important that this is taken into account. One notable aspect is the recommendation by the Committee that we should ensure that the resolutions that are passed are smart, specific, measurable, achievable, results-oriented and time-bound. As has been raised, it would be useful for the Committee to give a sense of what resolutions should look like for them to pass effectively. Finally, as we look at the different arms of Government – the Judiciary, Legislature and Executive - this Committee will enable us to, not only redeem the right position of the Legislature, but also ensure that we manage areas that would provide some challenges. It is clear that Parliament observes the sub judice rule. We do not discuss anything that is before the courts. It is clear that part of the challenge come when the Judiciary sometimes interferes with valid matters that are before this House. I thank the Committee. It will give Parliament an opportunity to truly serve its role and be in the driving seat in terms of ensuring that the work we do is not in vain. With those remarks, I support the Report."
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